The head of Constantine was made so it could be placed into a bust, or statue of the emperor. Locks of hair draped the hair of Constantine. Eyebrows lay over his eyes. Although the nose, mouth, chin, and ears have been replaced, Identification of Constantine is still recognized.

Remodeling dates Late Antique Roman Colossal Head of Constantine
The head of a large statue of Constantine stands in the capitol in Rome, Italy.

IMAGE:
© Hubert Stadler/CORBIS
DATE CREATED
ca. 330 A.D.
DATE PHOTOGRAPHED
1994
PHOTOGRAPHER

COLLECTION
Terra

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